Removing and installing alternator, 1.2 l TDI engine: VW Polo 6R

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6R (2009–2014)

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• When batteries are disconnected and reconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly observed . — Disconnect battery .
• When batteries are disconnected and reconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly observed . — Connecting battery .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ When batteries are disconnected and reconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly observed . — Disconnect battery .
2. Remove engine cover panel Power unit10Removing and installing engine cover panel.
3. ⚠ Prior to removal, mark top side and direction of rotation of poly V-belt. When installing, ensure correct fitting position and direction of rotation. If the belt is installed in the wrong position or against direction of rotation, the belt will be destroyed! — Remove poly V-belt Power unit13Dismantling and assembling engine.
4. Remove charge air pipe on »cold« side Power unit21Removing and installing charge air pipe on »cold« side.
5. Remove air duct cowling with radiator fan V7Power unit19Removing and installing air duct with radiator fan -V7-.

6. Remove holders (1) and (3).
7. Unlock and separate connector of DF cable (3).
8. Lever off deflector cap (2). Undo securing nuts (1) and remove B+ wire.
9. Undo securing nuts (4) and remove cable bracket from alternator.
10. Undo and remove securing bolts (arrows) of alternator.
11. Remove alternator by taking it upwards out of the vehicle.
12. ⚠ When installing used poly V-belts observe the direction of rotation marked on removal!Before installing poly V-belt, ensure that all ancillaries (alternator, air conditioner compressor) are secure.When fitting belt, ensure that poly V-belt seats correctly in pulleys! — Drive threaded sleeve (A) about 4 mm in direction of arrow out of alternator housing.
13. Tighten threaded connections to specified torque given in assembly overview .
14. ⚠ When batteries are disconnected and reconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly observed . — Connecting battery .
15. Start engine and check belt running.

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